LoriHC @lorihc@social.cleverlibre.org

Update on the Mountain View Solidarity Fund, which has been using its connections in the community to find people who need aid but who haven’t previously tried to obtain it.

They distributed their first round of funding, and acquired a second round of funding, and are now taking applications from people in need.

“The Solidarity Fund also distinguished itself from other aid programs by giving recipients full autonomy to spend the money in whatever way they need.”

https://www.mv-voice.com/news/2023/02/03/after-a-successful-first-round-of-aid-distribution-solidarity-fund-leaders-look-back-on-what-made-their-unconventional-model-work

It's located at Oaklandia Cafe x Bakery on 12th and Clay in Oakland, CA 94607 open Monday to Friday from 7am to 6PM.

The First Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine is Live 👽
https://mailchi.mp/sistahscifi/shirtrestock-17021139

#ScienceFiction #IndependentBookstore

@bookstodon

Publishing an article about passkeys and using a graphic of security keys should be considered journalistic malpractice. Passkeys aren't security keys and security keys aren't passkeys, no matter how much the security key manufacturers want in on the (very justified) interest around passkeys.

SUV vs TUV* for picking up groceries 🚲

I had more on my bike than the driver put in their trunk.

❤️ my @ternbicycles

#Cycling
#CarCult
#ClimateActionNow
#ZeroVisionHFX

*TUV = Tern Utility Vehicle 😉

The next time you use any navigation device, software or Google Maps thank Dr. Gladys West. Her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of Earth, and her work on the development of the satellite models that were eventually incorporated into  the Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. #BlackMastodon #BlackHistoryMonth

The New York Times gathered infant mortality data for California and documented the intense effects that racism has on outcomes

Babies of the wealthiest Black mothers were more likely to die in their first year than babies of the poorest white mothers

The whole piece is here; this is a “friend” link so you can read it even if you’re not a subscriber: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/02/12/upshot/child-maternal-mortality-rich-poor.html?unlocked_article_code=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACEIPuonUyYiZ_tU1Gw5CRWySB4B99Vre37-WmvshnmT-KzTSQjZDy-hQBoGc9l3LbK4mYtwpwz2fRcNQdaUuT_w31uhYJQptVwys6NOiqagyHh8U-8i1T39kmNXMW6w16zbhcminJaBxneHm4EOLO33qD6ffzXFxcAt68pNhdUWq0SRelv2SG-9z2tJuzLx2UMABMDQHZiaBuPfrCwwve4nVK0GBtXRlHr1RSjrRntSD6rkfcA40CV7OSHJ34G9U-8oLcZpMf_65d0h8DZK41bYBCWVoLpOrBIkxQOXXk7ZtuL3PqX-c2a5Vh8QB9baqTnwJncGty80&referringSource=articleShare

The notion that Republicans care about the debt is one of the biggest lies in American politics. As long as the wealthy and corporations get their tax cuts, the deficit be damned.

found a new sign to tap, @KennyLogins

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth !

I hope to get to Black history soon, but I'm still working through white US history. There's so much of it!

Q: Why are Black people in the US so much more likely to die in traffic accidents than white people? Are Black folk more likely to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI)? Is it street racing? Are y'all just bad drivers?

A: Hmm. I'm stumped! No one knows the answer to why this happens! Just kidding. It's racism. It's always racism.

#BlackMastodon

@stroughtonsmith Thanks Steve! I’m working on Retro Arcade for Watch, a game compilation that also works on iPhone. I currently have four games available inspired by Gyruss, Asteroids, Galaxian and 1942. Built using SwiftUI and SpriteKit https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retro-arcade-for-watch/id1667674066 #showcase

Today I'm opening up the first public beta testing group for the big update I've been working on for Pedometer++. It is a complete re-write in SwiftUI, with new iPhone based workout modes and robust mapping support. It also provides a wide array of Live Activities including putting a live route map right on your Lock Screen.

Any and all feedback greatly appreciated.

Quick Overview Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1h3lcpyeFs

TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/M6Qy0xj7

Oh! I almost missed an opportunity to plug Hair Love again!

"Toxic masculinity" doesn't mean that masculinity is toxic, any more than "rabid dog" means that all dogs are rabid. Some masculinity is toxic, and some dogs are rabid.

If you're comfortable with your masculinity, you get to be a better dad.👍🏿

Matthew Cherry. Former NFL player. Martial artist. Black dad. Decided he wants to write children's stories.♥️
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28

Please stop planning conferences, workshops, and events in states where pregnant people cannot safely travel